NSET 470 - Case Studies in Environmental Science

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Students in this course will analyze historical and present day case studies in environmental science. They will do this by reading both scientific literature and media reports about a given case. Students will learn to understand both of these approaches to the case and to effectively communicate about environmental science. Prerequisites: NSET 120, Senior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate comprehension of scientific literature about environmental issues. (2) Demonstrate comprehension of media reporting about environmental issues. (3) Communicate complex scientific information in a less complex manner. (4) Choose the most appropriate media modalities to communicate this information.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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